Bioinformatics Programmer I ( Genomic Medicine)

Position: Bioinformatics Programmer I ( Genomic Medicine) Talent Area: Information Services Full/Part Time: Full time Location: Houston, TX, US Shift: 8a-5p Job ID: 423091 Job Duties & Responsibilities Assists in evaluating user needs to design tools and pipelines, and collaborates with stakeholders to understand project requirements Implements modules for data analysis under supervision, and ensures modules meet project requirements and pass tests Contributes to the implementation and control of the configuration, development, and maintenance of bioinformatics solutions Executes predefined test cases to validate the functionality and accuracy of tools in analysis applications, and ensures test results align with expected outcomes and standard Creates basic user manuals for in-house developed tools to guide team members in their effective use for data analysis tasks, and ensures manuals are clear and accessible to non-technical users Works in close collaboration with IS and Pathology Clinical Informatics colleagues to gain awareness of upcoming system upgrades and enhancements Develops “ad hoc” reports as requested ensuring quality and thoroughness in providing analysis reporting to management by established deadline, as documented by reports Investigates and establishes solutions to problems arising out of daily production issues in collaboration with Medical Director(s), Assistant Director(s), IS and Pathology Clinical Informatics colleagues Skills & Requirements Bachelor’s degree in biological science, computer science, computational/programming, or related technical area required Master’s degree in biological science, computational/programming, computer science, or related field preferred 2 years of relevant bioinformatics experience in a clinical setting preferred Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. #J-18808-Ljbffr